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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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